Comments on: Ominous Sign For Earnest Grahamhttp://www.joebucsfan.com/2012/05/ominous-sign-for-earnest-graham/
Just another WordPress weblogSun, 02 Aug 2015 20:23:58 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.3By: Derekhttp://www.joebucsfan.com/2012/05/ominous-sign-for-earnest-graham/comment-page-1/#comment-1739355
Tue, 08 May 2012 02:17:18 +0000http://www.joebucsfan.com/?p=66420#comment-1739355earnest dodge ram graham has to be one of the most under appreciated yet valuable bucs ever. hopefully his playing career continues but if not I know hes got interest outside football and will still be heard from
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Mon, 07 May 2012 20:47:39 +0000http://www.joebucsfan.com/?p=66420#comment-1738936@funkymunkey,

Obviously his attitude of team first influences us to like him. I see nothing wrong with that. I’ll take an Earnest Graham over a selfish player with a little more talent anyday. He has been tremendously loyal to the Bucs, and especially helpful towards the other RB’s on the team. Off the field, you have to read his story and what he does for his family and community. I’m sorry, but I appreciate stuff like that.

Plain and simple, the guy didn’t get a fair shake throughout his career (probably as a result of his great attitude). He always played good when given playing time, yet was rarely given much of an opportunity. He will never be confused with Barry Sanders, but he has at worst been a solid running back for us.

Lastly, I couldn’t disagree more that the the type of person he is has no effect on a football team. That’s complete garbage. Having a guy in the locker room like EG is incredibly beneficial to a team. Look no further than what happened last year after EG went down (obviously I’m not saying that we went on a 10 game streak because he got injured, but it absolutely was one of many factors).

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Mon, 07 May 2012 20:29:54 +0000http://www.joebucsfan.com/?p=66420#comment-1738911Funkeymonkey……shut up already. Graham would’ve had a pro bowl career had he been with a team that had used him properly and given him a real chance. Every opportunity he got to run the ball he was very good!
]]>By: funkymunkeyhttp://www.joebucsfan.com/2012/05/ominous-sign-for-earnest-graham/comment-page-1/#comment-1738884
Mon, 07 May 2012 20:08:14 +0000http://www.joebucsfan.com/?p=66420#comment-1738884IF EG was as good as you people make him out to be…don’t you think he would have much better numbers than that??? 477 carries in 8 seasons tells me something was wrong with him. I am not hating on him as a person at all. He is a true top notch human being whom more people should strive to be. But that has zero effect on the football field. I like to talk about reality and not what ifs and all that other mumbo jumbo!!
]]>By: funkymunkeyhttp://www.joebucsfan.com/2012/05/ominous-sign-for-earnest-graham/comment-page-1/#comment-1738875
Mon, 07 May 2012 20:03:23 +0000http://www.joebucsfan.com/?p=66420#comment-1738875You people are in love with him because he did what he was asked and didn’t question it. I don’t know what games you watched. But like many players he had 1 good year and did very little after or before that. I have watched almost every Bucs game the last 12 or 13 seasons and only missed maybe 1 or 2 a season and never got peoples infatuation with him. He is slow, has only one move, which is straight ahead, he did block well I will give him that. But what else has he done in his career??? Nothing!!! He has a total of 2,047 career yards and 15 TDs, and 10 came in 2007. He also has less than 500 career carries but has 6 fumbles and 5 of them were lost??? Please tell me how he is so great?? Besides being the “teachers pet”????

And if you want to talk about misusing a RB you only have to look back to last season. Blount had several games where he basically wasn’t there. I know he has fumbling issues but I’m just glad we have a real RB in Doug Martin and a good #2 in Blount. Be happy we finally have a talented team in most of the positions now for the first time in 10 years almost!! Quit talking about 2007 and all the what ifs and focus on the new Tampa Bay Bucs team!!!

Graham was not only good, he flashed brilliance at times. He will be missed( not by you) and never got a true opportunity after his breakout year in 2007.

]]>By: Have A Nice Dayhttp://www.joebucsfan.com/2012/05/ominous-sign-for-earnest-graham/comment-page-1/#comment-1738539
Mon, 07 May 2012 16:13:49 +0000http://www.joebucsfan.com/?p=66420#comment-1738539Hopefully now we can have an “insurance” policy that is always effective instead of always injured.
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Mon, 07 May 2012 16:07:18 +0000http://www.joebucsfan.com/?p=66420#comment-1738525Hate to use a rah quote, but he was spot on with insurance Graham, look back over the years when he was actually gven a chance to play, he always produced, not sure what games funkeymunkey was watching.
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Mon, 07 May 2012 15:53:51 +0000http://www.joebucsfan.com/?p=66420#comment-1738502I’ll miss Graham. Nice guy. It’s a tragedy how we never properly used a great player like him.
]]>By: funkymunkeyhttp://www.joebucsfan.com/2012/05/ominous-sign-for-earnest-graham/comment-page-1/#comment-1738419
Mon, 07 May 2012 15:04:21 +0000http://www.joebucsfan.com/?p=66420#comment-1738419And I’m not trying to be bash the guy. Just typing the truth. But he was never a favorite in my eyes and I have always been shocked to read the support he gets from fans. The only reason he was here for so long is, we haven’t had a real RB since Warrick Dunn in his 1st stint here. Alstott was a FB that ran short yardage plays ala EG. We have Blount for that. Martin is our RB for everything else. And the new guy will hopefully get 5 plays a game at best. Unless he out performs Blount in OTAs and training camp.
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Mon, 07 May 2012 15:00:54 +0000http://www.joebucsfan.com/?p=66420#comment-1738415EG is a great human being! That said, it does not make him a great football player. He has never been very good and only because the majority of fans liked him because he did what he was asked without complaining. I’ve been saying for atleast 3 years that he should be cut. I’m glad to hear someone else has his #. Especially a speedster that will compliment Martin and Blount. Hopefully we can hire him as an assistant coach or even in the FO at some point. But I have to say, I am SOOO glad to see him go. His performance on the field never showed anything more than a subpar player. We have some talent at the RB position to finally give him the boot! Can’t wait til training camp and preseason to see what we actually have going on here!
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Mon, 07 May 2012 13:22:06 +0000http://www.joebucsfan.com/?p=66420#comment-1738271Too bad,

One of the best undrafted free agents ever signed by the bucs.

]]>By: ALSTOTTSMART!http://www.joebucsfan.com/2012/05/ominous-sign-for-earnest-graham/comment-page-1/#comment-1738218
Mon, 07 May 2012 12:42:00 +0000http://www.joebucsfan.com/?p=66420#comment-1738218Nothing wrong with a front office job repping his only team.
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Mon, 07 May 2012 12:38:31 +0000http://www.joebucsfan.com/?p=66420#comment-1738215Sadly, EG’s days appear to be over due to a severe achilles tear. The number thing means nothing.

Apparently, the bucs org now reserves #93 for the most chunky and soft players on the roster.

]]>By: Jonny 3.3http://www.joebucsfan.com/2012/05/ominous-sign-for-earnest-graham/comment-page-1/#comment-1738211
Mon, 07 May 2012 12:36:27 +0000http://www.joebucsfan.com/?p=66420#comment-1738211One thing to note about Michael Smith though is that most of the scouting reports say he isn’t that quick for a guy that runs 4.3. Straight line speed is good, but it is quickness that allows runners to dodge tackles initially in short spaces. Also many scouting reports say he does not run as fast as he timed in actual games. Quickness is naturally acquired, but I think he can be coached to hit his top speed once he gets into space.
]]>By: jfgobucshttp://www.joebucsfan.com/2012/05/ominous-sign-for-earnest-graham/comment-page-1/#comment-1738197
Mon, 07 May 2012 12:26:03 +0000http://www.joebucsfan.com/?p=66420#comment-1738197So what does that say for GMC…one of your pictures shows a chunky ladd wearing “93”..?
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Mon, 07 May 2012 12:21:53 +0000http://www.joebucsfan.com/?p=66420#comment-1738190Due to his age and injuries this is not surprising.
Earnest Graham was all about TEAM and will be missed.
I know he will get a very loud and enthusiastic roar when introduced
at a home game soon.

He’s a Buccaneer for life.

]]>By: Kujolw84http://www.joebucsfan.com/2012/05/ominous-sign-for-earnest-graham/comment-page-1/#comment-1738183
Mon, 07 May 2012 12:16:29 +0000http://www.joebucsfan.com/?p=66420#comment-1738183We all knew this day was coming. Earnest Graham was a good back and a team player, Probably would of had a better career somewhere else. I’m really liking the fact we have a 4.3 guy on this team, He’s speed will bring a new pace to the game for us. I know we had Kareem Huggins, Smith reminds me of him. Our RB depth is nice cant wait. Go Bucs!!
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